Today, I traveled to Chicago for the opening of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s 2025 Annual Conference, founded by my mentor, the legendary Rev. Jesse L. Jackson. I met Rev. Jackson and his son Yusef, at Chicago City Hall for an informal meeting with Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside leadership from Rainbow PUSH and members of NAN’s national team. It’s always a blessing to spend time with Rev. Jackson, especially on Father’s Day weekend when I had the chance to thank him in person for his sacrifice